- Mr. Fabian, but isn't it amazing that there are so many energy stones here? Usually they're born in mines. But this place doesn't really look like one, it's just a cave. - Asked Kai a question.
All the mines of energy stones were born in the ground, by absorbing energy from the environment for a long time. But in them it was necessary, to mine the rock, and process it, finding the Energy Stones inside.
So, in the mines, mining was done in several processes. There were those who dug the tunnels, there were those who mined the already solid rock. Then this rock was broken into smaller pieces to find the Energy Stones within it.
There were also people who collected the crumbs from the processed rock. So that later, they could also make them into currency, which was ten times cheaper than a whole rock.
Thus, the stones of energy were born in places with dense energy, as flecks in the rock. But in this same cave, they were just growing on the ground.....
- I agree, it's very strange, how could the stones just grow here? - Fabian also wondered the same thing.
"Energy stones are definitely not born like this, it's some kind of natural anomaly... Either there's something else here that we haven't discovered yet..." - Kai thought.
- You don't see any human traces here? Maybe there will be some clue here, about your research? - Asked Kai.
- Alas, but everything here looks chaotic and rough... Basically, in every thing created by man, there is a certain logic, as well as conditional symmetry. In ancient places, where time has almost erased the traces of man, just by such clues and you can determine whether there was once a man there. For example, the traces of houses, will always be either round or rectangular, as these are convenient geometric shapes. Humans always leave footprints behind them..." Fabian thought, slowly looking around the place, "But here everything is arranged in a rather random order, it's nature's handwriting, hehehe. - Fabian laughed a little melancholy.
- Are you upset that we didn't find anything? - Kai asked, seeing the state of his companion.
- I wouldn't say so... For a researcher, it's normal to be wrong in his theories. That's where the interest lies... - he paused, - To get to the essence, through endless mistakes! - Fabian said with a smile.
- Moreover, we have discovered something that will allow me to do research for the rest of my life. And all thanks to you! Hahaha. - He laughed.
- Mr. Fabian, if you hadn't taken me on the expedition, we wouldn't have found anything. There are contributions from all the team members here. - Said Kai.
- You're probably right. - Replied Fabian with a smile.
"This trip was definitely worth the time spent. Of course, transporting all this stuff to the city is a problem, but we'll figure something out. When fatty sees the fruits from my first mission, he'll probably faint, hahaha!" - Kai thought with a smile. He was in an excellent mood right now.
"I think with this kind of capital, I'll be able to completely rely on Diso... He'll be able to multiply my loot safely. In turn, it will give me the opportunity to pursue the Mastery of the Array... I'll have to go straight to their organization upon my return." - Thought Kai.
"If I can make good money in the city, plus the income from the sales of the fat man.... In just a few months, we'll be able to rent a nice house and I can use the cultivation rooms..." - After a bit, Kai began to plan his next steps.
Although it was very difficult to transport all this stuff to the city. But if they made a few trips, plus bought some hardy animals and a few wagons in the city. Then even with their small group, they would slowly work their way through this entire cave. Kai had literally found a treasure under his feet!
While he was thinking all this over, they were already approaching the other end of the cave, where there was a cliff about twenty meters high. Looking around, there were no more passageways to be seen. It seemed that this cave was enclosed.
As they approached the cliff, they saw two people approaching from either side.
- What's going on? Did you find any danger, or maybe something interesting? - Fabian asked.
- Nothing but a sea of crystals. Are they considered interesting? Heh-heh-heh. - Laughed Roga, with a wide grin. It seemed that even he, now, was in complete ecstasy.
Everyone in this room was well aware that if they did everything right, their trouble-free life was assured.
- Listen, let's climb the cliff, maybe we can see something from above? - Kai suggested, looking at the cliff above.
- Good idea! We'll have a bigger view from up there! - Said Gontas.
The group quickly started climbing, for people of their level of development, it wasn't a problem at all.
When Kai climbed to the top, he was a little disappointed. He had hoped that maybe there would be something interesting here. But it turned out to be much more mundane... It really was just a cliff. Turning around, he looked at the sight before him.
He saw as if there was a round meadow in front of him, where instead of grass and trees, crystals were growing!
- An indescribable sight! - Said Gontas, staring with his eyes wide open.
- Still, it really is a cave created by nature, haha. - Said Fabian in mixed feelings. He was incredibly happy and upset at the same time.
Looking at the view from the front, Kai didn't see anything strange, but decided to check out what the energy flows and Essence energy looked like in this place just in case. It was as if his eyes had become deeper and slightly changed color, but no one noticed it....
- Amazing! Well done Kai! - Hika shouted, "Hey Kai, can you hear me? - Staring at him the girl asked.
It seemed that Kai now stood in a complete daze, not even blinking and not paying attention to his surroundings...
- Kai, is everything alright? - Asked Roga.
At that moment, he twitched a little, coming to his senses. Kai turned his head around and said:
- Ah...ah, hehehe. I was just at a loss for words from what I saw. From below, the crystals seemed much smaller. - With a silly expression on his face, he replied.
- Don't be embarrassed, I have the same reaction... I myself am surprised I still have my composure. I wish Alisud and Verik had come here. I wish I could see their faces now! Hahaha. - Gontas laughed loudly.
After the group looked around the cave some more, they were finally convinced that there were no other passages, not even the tiniest ones. And there were no dangers here either.
- Guys, let's go to the others. We need to tell them about the find, and discuss our further plan of action. - Said Roga.
- I agree... In such a situation, it would even be reasonable for us to form an alliance to protect our interests and secrets. After all, we are now bound by a great secret. - Said Fabian.
- That's not a bad idea... But let's tell the others first, then we'll decide. - Answered Roga.
- I agree with that too. It will be more convenient for us, plus I have my own outlet... And that will give us a lot of opportunities if we do it right. - Said Kai.
It would be a very good idea indeed. Teaming up, with reliable people, having a trading post and very large assets, in the Border Beast City, we could do a lot of things.
- Wow, then we would really have a lot of potential, hee hee! I love you Kai! You're such a cutie! - Shouted Solina, and climbed up for another hug. She was on overdrive right now, so this behavior didn't seem strange.